As we approach the holiest time of year for Christianity, I am thinking more about the absolute necessity of prayer for our Christian life. Basically, Christians believe that the human soul is literally made by God for connection and relationship with God. In addition, because so much of this world is set against the grace, truth and purposes of God, prayer is even more essential to strengthen and keep us in the faith, hope and love of Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord. So to that end, we hear the Apostle Paul sharing God’s Word about prayer in the biblical Letter to the Ephesians, writing as follows:(more…)

We are a welcoming and affirming group of Lutheran Christians. The grace and peace of Jesus Christ is for absolutely EVERYONE. The purpose of Adoration Lutheran Church is to welcome ALL people to become disciples of Jesus Christ. “Church” is not a place. It is people, claimed by God’s grace and truth, who are learning to love according to God’s INCLUSIVE love.